Every Day in May Challenge

Hurrah! The end of May at last. But I must admit that I did enjoy the challenge. Post #31 in the Blog Every Day in May Challenge, 250 words or less. Prompt for May 31: A vivid memory. On a hot summer day, the preacher who was holding our “gospel meeting” stopped to visit. Daddy was working … [Read more…]

Post #30 in the Blog Every Day in May Challenge, 250 or less. Prompt for May 30: React to this term: Letting Go. Letting go can be good or bad. I have let go of many friendships I wish I’d kept. I wonder about the lives of friends with whom I’ve lost touch. On the other hand, … [Read more…]

Post #29 in the Blog Every Day in May Challenge, 250 words or less. Prompt for May 29: Five songs or pieces of music that speak to you. This is an eclectic list, for sure! Each carries a memory or association that I love. Lanterns on the Levee. One of the first Kate Campbell songs I ever … [Read more…]

Post #27 in the Blog Every Day in May Challenge, 250 or less. Prompt for May 27: A letter to your readers. Dear Blog Readers (all three of you), I apologize. I apologize for filling your inbox with my own personal opinions and ideas— every single day this month. I apologize for the self-centeredness of my posts, … [Read more…]

Post #26 in the Blog Every Day in May Challenge, 250 or less. Prompt for May 26: Something you read online. Leave a link and discuss. Recently, my brother pointed out this story about William Paton MacKay, author of the hymn, “Revive Us Again.” Oh, the power of God to work through a godly mother!

Post #25 in the Blog Every Day in May Challenge, 250 or less. Prompt for May 25: Something someone told you about yourself that you will never forget (good or bad.) Background: Cec Murphey, 80, is an author who is highly respected in the writing field. He has written with and about such well-known people as Dr. … [Read more…]

Post #24 in the Blog Every Day in May Challenge, 250 or less. Prompt for May 24: Your top three worst traits. So many choices, but here is the final list I can admit to (without husband input): I am always right. Yes, in spite of evidence to the contrary, I still think I’m right in most circumstances. … [Read more…]

Post #23 in the Blog Every Day in May Challenge, 250 words or less. Prompt for May 23: Things you’ve learned that school won’t teach you. Forty-six years after I gave Mother the punch bowl, I attended my Aunt Juanita and Uncle Gilliam’s fiftieth anniversary. There was the punch bowl in all its glory, brimming with golden … [Read more…]

Post #22 in the Blog Every Day in May Challenge, 250 or less. Prompt for May 22: Rant about something. I hate getting a haircut from a new person! I explain the idiosyncrasies of my hair. I sit up straight. I say, “Just a trim.” Still I get a really BAD haircut. All I can do is … [Read more…]

Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.
Psalm 37:4

I enjoy my roles as wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, speaker, writer, sister, niece, aunt, and friend. As the title indicates, these are just the musings I might share with you over a cup of coffee.